"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[dfurst05]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

 

[IrishNYC]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

Because you can't ever meet them, except at parties.

I'm not into waiting that long. DH might want to wait for Jack and Sally, because he loves Nightmare Before Christmas, and we're going as Jack, Sally, and Zero, but I don't see us waiting for anyone else, and hopefully DD won't want to wait, either.

Edited to add: I'm on the same page as you - I would be really pissed to wait an hour for any character and then end up with a pic like that.

 

[dfurst05]

Because you can't ever meet them, except at parties.

I'm not into waiting that long. DH might want to wait for Jack and Sally, because he loves Nightmare Before Christmas, and we're going as Jack, Sally, and Zero, but I don't see us waiting for anyone else, and hopefully DD won't want to wait, either.

Edited to add: I'm on the same page as you - I would be really pissed to wait an hour for any character and then end up with a pic like that.

Thanks for the reply!! I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who feels this way. Hopefully we get some people from the other side of the fence who are able to share their point of view.

 

[AngelDisney]

I actually really want to take pics with the Fab 4 or 5 and the Hundred Acres friends in their cute Halloween costumes. DD and I are not big fans of J & S or the 7 Dwarves. I will let DD decide if she wants to wait an hour or so for them. I don't mind spending time before the party to take a pic with J & S. I may try to catch the 7 Dwarves later in the night when the line is short. We are attending two parties, so we will get to do hopefully everything we want to do if and only if rain is not in the way. We are going in the last week of August.

 

[acln]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

Not rude at all! We just love meeting characters, DD treasures the autograph book she had filled up from the meet & greets last year. For mnsshp our #1 m&g will be Jack and Sally because we are huge nightmare before Christmas fans and since they aren't around all year, when else would we get the opportunity? I'm not thrilled with planning to wait an hour or more but it's not the end of the world to us so we'll still do it. Last year we waited probably about an hour at HS to sign up DD for the Jedi training, but we ended up talking with another family behind us, the kids played together, and the time ended up going by fast while we hung out with the parents, talked about our trips and it was actually fun. So sure it can suck, but then something like that happens and it's not so bad. We actually rode star tours with them and we able to see them one more time after that before the end of the night. My only regret was not getting their contact info because they were really a wonderful family, we were laughing the whole time with them!

 

[Goofy'sPal]

I went back in 2015. I waited about 20-30 mins for Jack and Sally. I got there at about 4pm. Was told they were coming out at 5pm and they came out about 4:20. I got lots of pics of them. Some of them entering, dancing and a bunch with me. They spent a good 5 or more mins with me talking and taking pics. I really enjoyed it. I waited about an hr an a half for the 7 Dwarfs in my Grumpy shirt. was done by 6:30. Even got out of line for bathroom. Everyone was great. I sat right in front of them. CM too great pic. Then the rains came and they were done about 30 or 40 mins after I left for the night. There is never a short line for the 7Ds. I did 2 nights as I will again. If you do 2 nights and want to see them go first thing and like me by 7pm u have rest of night to enjoy MNSSHP.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

I agree with this - even when it's not at a ticketed event I don't understand the long lines. But then there's those that probably don't understand why I would ride TOT or the other roller coasters 10 times in a row

 

[Tiffany_m15]

In your experience, when can we expect to see the prices/days for the AP/DVC discounted event nights?

 

[oceanmarina]

2 Quick Questions;

Is there a fireworks fastpass available on any of the party nights? I'm hoping to get tickets for the August 25th night (if they ever decide to release them ) and I have no idea how long you have to camp out in order to get a good castle view of the fireworks, or how crowded it is on these party nights to watch the fireworks.


Also, how long in general are the character lines (i'm not talking about Jack & Sally whom I know are hugely popular, but some of the other characters?) Are all the character wait lines really long?

Thanks, Marina

 

[IrishNYC]

2 Quick Questions;

Is there a fireworks fastpass available on any of the party nights? I'm hoping to get tickets for the August 25th night (if they ever decide to release them ) and I have no idea how long you have to camp out in order to get a good castle view of the fireworks, or how crowded it is on these party nights to watch the fireworks.


Also, how long in general are the character lines (i'm not talking about Jack & Sally whom I know are hugely popular, but some of the other characters?) Are all the character wait lines really long?

Thanks, Marina

There are no FPs during the official party hours. You can only get FPs from 3:30-6:30 with a party ticket. (I believe fireworks FPs are no longer a thing, anyway.)

 

[Kindermouse]

I only ever got to see it on YouTube!

same

 

[brnrss34]

2 Quick Questions;

Is there a fireworks fastpass available on any of the party nights? I'm hoping to get tickets for the August 25th night (if they ever decide to release them ) and I have no idea how long you have to camp out in order to get a good castle view of the fireworks, or how crowded it is on these party nights to watch the fireworks.


Also, how long in general are the character lines (i'm not talking about Jack & Sally whom I know are hugely popular, but some of the other characters?) Are all the character wait lines really long?

Thanks, Marina

Less popular character 30 mins or less? Depends on time. I just go by a character spot if allot of people in line we don't wait. We would Move onto trick or treating or rides. Last year I waited an hour ahead of time to get first parade and stage show up front. This is our 4th year of Mnsshp we love the atmosphere.

 

[disneybeautyfnp]

OK where can I get a Dole Whip when I go to Disney? I am so excited about this trip! I called and added an extra today so our new check out day is Saturday 10/14! I also booked us for Sleepy Hallow M&G. Thanks for the heads up on that guys! Now to scope out Rivers of Light and possibly Club Villain. I originally was not planning a costume but now I am totally considering disbounding maleficent for the party. Ya'll are some bad influencers and I totes mean this in a good way!

 

[CMNJ]

I believe fireworks FPs are no longer a thing, anyway.

correct that ended at MK quite a while ago

 

[vrajewski10513]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

My sister and I are HUGE Nightmare Before Christmas fans so we definitely want our picture with Jack and Sally. We usually wait until the end of the party to get in line though, we've never had to wait more than 20-30 mins.

 

[acln]

OK where can I get a Dole Whip when I go to Disney? I am so excited about this trip! I called and added an extra today so our new check out day is Saturday 10/14! I also booked us for Sleepy Hallow M&G. Thanks for the heads up on that guys! Now to scope out Rivers of Light and possibly Club Villain. I originally was not planning a costume but now I am totally considering disbounding maleficent for the party. Ya'll are some bad influencers and I totes mean this in a good way!

Dole whips in MK are at aloha isle in adventureland. Also in Disney springs at marketplace snacks, it's listed on the menu as pineapple soft serve. I know there a couple other places too, possibly poly or AK? Love them!

 

[IrishNYC]

Dole whips in MK are at aloha isle in adventureland. Also in Disney springs at marketplace snacks, it's listed on the menu as pineapple soft serve. I know there a couple other places too, possibly poly or AK? Love them!

Yes, they're at both Poly and in AK - and BONUS! you can get it with rum there.

 

[CMNJ]

Dole whips in MK are at aloha isle in adventureland. Also in Disney springs at marketplace snacks, it's listed on the menu as pineapple soft serve. I know there a couple other places too, possibly poly or AK? Love them!

OK where can I get a Dole Whip when I go to Disney? I am so excited about this trip! I called and added an extra today so our new check out day is Saturday 10/14! I also booked us for Sleepy Hallow M&G. Thanks for the heads up on that guys! Now to scope out Rivers of Light and possibly Club Villain. I originally was not planning a costume but now I am totally considering disbounding maleficent for the party. Ya'll are some bad influencers and I totes mean this in a good way!

Poly right outside the lobby near the pool. Also Epcot in near the start of the world showcase headed toward Canada they have it during F&W at the one place (refreshment port?) for sure and offer it with rum too if you want. That is also an option at trader's sam's lounge at the Poly too

 

[lovingeire]

Okay so I have a question to ask and I really don't mean to sound rude but you are all so helpful and I don't know where to ask.

Can anyone who is thinking about waiting in line for 7 dwarfs or Jack and Sally explain the appeal of waiting an hour or more in line to meet these characters?

Like I said - I am really just genuinely curious I don't mean to come off as judgmental or angry - I appreciate that different people are able to do different things during the party. I just know, for me personally, if I spent an hour+ waiting in line for 7 dwarfs and then only got to take a photo like what @sheila14 got I would be pretty upset and feel like that wasn't a good use of my time. FOR ME PERSONALLY.

Again I cannot stress enough that I am NOT saying that anyone should not wait in line for characters and I am NOT judging anyone who does. I just am looking to start a conversation and to better come to understand what about the experience is so special for you guys.

Thanks in advance for the replies.

I love meeting characters any day, let alone at the parties! I have done the Dwarves and Sandy Claus Jack at Christmas parties in the past. The Dwarves we waited in line for a while, I think we even ate dinner in line? The interaction was what most described. And one of the dwarfs left right before our photo so we are down a dwarf in a our photo. Jack was worth the hour in line. No joke, the interaction was fabulous. Very memorable. And thankfully it was just my husband and I so we were able to be patient. I also waited for Nick and Judy from Zootopia last year and they were fabulous and worth the wait. We were at the first party and their first WDW meet and I think that cause some issues with the timing, but still the meet was worth it. I wouldn't personally do the dwarfs again because I don't think it's worth the time you put into it. However I would do the other two again. I am planning on J&S for MNSSHP. And then hoping to hit as many characters as I can in cute costumes. My inner 7 year old may dictate what I do at Disney! LOL!

 

[tinkerbell1991]

I just went back to Primark and they have this in with the hair accessories :-

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They're cute aren't they, great bargain for £3. I've bought 3 pairs - 2 of them I've painted in Halloween and Christmas colours to wear in the parks. You can guarantee they won't stay on as this will be the first time I've worn these at Disney World but for a few quid I'll give them a try lol. Have you not found that over the last couple of years that primark have sold some great disney products?
I can't wait to see what I'll buy next and get eye rolls from my partner when i lug it all home haha